I don't think the man could be considered a bigot. He did march for civil rights in the 60's. Granted he had strong views but he believed and supported all rights given to Americans (most notably the 2nd amendment). He stood up for what he believed in even if it wasn't popular, and even took on the record companies when they wanted to publish Ice T's album about cop killing. Regardless of your beliefs or opinions the man stood up for what he felt was right regardless of all the negative publicity he received, it takes a brave man to do that. He also was a great actor, and he will be missed.